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CFO Dinner: Finance chiefs cautiously optimistic about AI, see increase in cybersecurity risks

During a CFO Dinner hosted at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, some of South Africa’s top finance leaders shared how their companies are approaching AI in the post-Covid era.

Interviews

FD Simbarashe Madzana found his passion in feeding the hungry

Simbarashe Madzana has found his niche at Meals on Wheels Community Services, where he is finance director of the Western Cape region. A humanitarian at heart, here he shepherds money to greener pastures – the intended beneficiaries – and is accountable to various stakeholders.

Insight

Embracing the future of finance with confidence

Earlier this year, the Re-defining finance for a sustainable world white paper, the latest iteration of AICPA & CIMA’s Future of Finance global research programme, was released, . The white paper highlights that the accounting and finance profession is unequivocally changing, moving away from traditional rules-based approaches and towards a more inclusive, expansive and value-creation mindset, writes Tariro Mutizwa, ACMA, CGMA, vice president – Africa at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

CFOs and their roles in the audit committee

The financial integrity of a company often lies in the hands of an independent board of directors known as the audit committee. As chief financial officers, it is important to know your role when it comes to dealing with this committee, writes Vodacom CFO Raisibe Morathi.

Technology

CFO Jan Hofmeyr shares his blueprint for technological transformation

Passionate about the opportunity technology can bring, 2023 Finance & Technology Award winner Jan Hofmeyr has been breaking the CFO mould at OUTsurance by driving the transformation of its finance department so it remains relevant in an increasingly digital future. He reveals how this change has affected the entire business.

Leadership

Sustainability

FD Simbarashe Madzana found his passion in feeding the hungry

Simbarashe Madzana has found his niche at Meals on Wheels Community Services, where he is finance director of the Western Cape region. A humanitarian at heart, here he shepherds money to greener pastures – the intended beneficiaries – and is accountable to various stakeholders.

Strategy

Governance

Beyond South Africa

Are fintechs the answer to cross-border payment pains?

During a CFO South Africa webinar, Verto experts Tim Rudman and Ola Oyetayo, as well as Hatch Africa CFO Craig Sumption, unpacked the challenges and possible solutions when it comes to cross-border payments.

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